CHAPTER 11

Dawn Scarlet



"That is not the only thing that you should be sorry for - remember you are also the reason why I slept for two days, because you forcefully extracted my soul again from my body," I said, well what I said is true - he is the main reason why I actually slept for two days long and right now I still cannot remember what happened that day when right after I killed two of those assassins and not to mention that he is still not telling it to me because, in a matter of fact, he told me that ever since I came to this world he has always been watching over me. And six months ago he was just right beside me but he noticed that I cannot seem to see him so then he looked for a way for me to see him and then he took the chance of me fighting those assassins to make sure that he'll be able to pull out my soul and make little changes for me to be able to see and communicate with him.

And although he saw what happened the moment that he forcefully pulled out my soul from my body he still hasn't told me exactly the details of what happened. It seems like he has no plans of telling it which fcking sucks because I am hella curious about what exactly happened - even Trajan, the younger brother of Emperor Aurelius Shen cannot spill the exact beans on what happened on that very day, but anyways I am not going to stop until I found out exactly what happened and why are they acting differently.

Differently in a sense that I can feel that they are contemplating whether or not what I am showing to them is my real self. I am not stupid nor numb not to feel that and it just bothers me and I swear I am not going to let this day end without knowing what happened and I am going to make sure that fourteen will be able to spill the beans. Not to mention I have something to clarify as well - with what he meant by the "Divine Lady"

"You have a nice body, my lady" the one measuring my body suddenly said which instantly made me come back to my senses and focus my attention back to reality.

"I don't think that I do though?" I said, and I am not trying to be humble or anything - what I said was the truth because although I know that I keep my body fit and healthy by eating a balanced meal every day and of course, by working out to burn the unnecessary fats I believe that there are a lot of girls out there that have nicer body proportions than me.

And besides, I don't have a butt - well I do have a butt but unlike the other ladies in this world, mine's a little bit smaller, the right term for it would be is that my butt is flat.

"No, my lady - your body is perfect. It fits you perfectly and I haven't seen anyone with such a body in my life" she said again and I could see in her eyes that she is telling the truth. As a doctor stationed on the battlefield I have developed an ability in knowing whether someone is lying or telling the truth. I guess it is a skill that is required in my line of job because there are instances when the soldiers lie about what they feel and what are they experiencing which most of the time leads to their death because their injury got infected and worsened.

Also, there are instances when the people I treat are spies so I need to be extra careful and I guess that skill I mastered in my past life is helpful in this life I have now. I can see instantly whether or not someone is telling the truth because again, I have encountered a lot of patients who lie to either preserve their dignity or they just do not want to spend that much money for their treatment. And because of that I keep all the records of my patients confidential, I make sure that my patients are comfortable in my clinic and as much as possible I make the medicines I provide affordable for all of them - neither too expensive nor too cheap.

"Thank you" I just replied with a smile on my lips because I do not know what to say anymore.



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About ten minutes had passed and the people who are taking my body measurements are already finished with their task and they have already left my room but I know that they are not going to leave the palace premises just yet - I am pretty sure that the lady who complimented me regarding my body would meet the Aurelius, the Emperor first before leaving.

She is going to pretty much inform him that taking my body measurements is already finished and stuffs like that. And since that is the case then it will take a while before I could get an audience with that Emperor. I need to talk to him about what he is planning - whether or not he is serious with the marriage because honestly, I am not going to take his words seriously because I, myself do not want to get married - especially not to him.

Yes, he is pretty darn fcking handsome and I am also pretty much attracted to that handsomeness of him but then again I want to marry someone whom I truly, madly, and deeply in love with - not to mention that I have no plans of getting married in this life at the moment all I want to do is to treat the people of this city and make sure that no one is going to die because of an illness that I am familiar of in my previous life.

There is no doctor here in this city - oh well, there is but that doctor charges way too high to the citizens and there are still a lot of things that he still needs to learn, and I have a clear edge because I came from a different world and I studied modern medicine. I am greatly knowledgeable compared to the doctors of this world in general.

"So, Dawn Scarlett - How's your stay here in this world so far? Does it excite you - you know being the future Empress of this empire?" Fourteen suddenly asked which made me roll my eyes. He is asking me that question? Is he serious? The answer is pretty darn obvious already so why does he need to ask that question again. I don't get whether this man is a god or something else. If I hadn't remembered his face before my soul got completely transmigrated in this world then I will not believe that he is one of the gods that watch over this world - he does not look like one.

"I am okay with this world, I have completely adapted to the customs and traditions and no, knowing that the Emperor of this world, the person I saved a year ago - the moment I got transmigrated in this world is technically proposing to me, wanting me to become the Empress is not something that excites me. I am not happy" I replied to what he just asked and I even heave a deep sigh after. It doesn't excite me, neither is something that I should be happy about and there are a few reasons why I am neither excited nor happy about it, which I already reiterated a while ago. There are still a few things though such as the fact that I would probably get my fair share of enemies once he announced to the public that I am going to be his fiancé and that I am the woman whom he is going to marry and will technically become the next empress.

Although he is a heartless emperor - the god of war, as they say, there are still a lot of women who like him and want to get his attention. I am not stupid not to know that, and it is common knowledge. Women who are controlled by their families and are pushed through undergo political marriage to gain favor is a common thing in this world - I have already witnessed a lot of political marriages in this world. Other than that, some women simply want to rise to power that is why they are trying so hard to catch the attention of Aurelius Shen - other than power it is also about the luxury of being the Empress.

But I am not like those women, I couldn't care less of such things - I rather live a simple life than become an Empress, being one will just bring chaos to my peaceful life.

"You know Dawn Scarlett, even if you try so hard to resist you cannot escape your fate in this world - whatever lies ahead that is what you are destined for." Fourteen suddenly said which instantly made me turn my head towards his direction and I even gave him a strong frown.

"What do you mean by that Fourteen?" I cannot help but ask because I am really hella curious about what he meant, what destiny? Is he telling me that I am destined to become an Empress? Like what the hell? I cannot accept that!

"I am just saying that everything that is happening to you right now has a reason - the fact that you have that little divine buddy right there already explains a lot. I do hope that you will do your research starting today" he said as he even pointed at the white nine-tailed fox that appeared right in front of me the moment that I woke up from deep slumber.

"Fourteen can you just be direct to the point? I don't care if you are the God who brought me to this place - I am honestly getting pissed off right now" I said as I massage my temple because I am getting pissed off right now. Honestly, I am not really the type of person who easily gets pissed off over something - my patience is out of this world but right now I just cannot help it because I have a lot on my plate.

I am thinking about how could I confront directly Emperor Aurelius Shen that I do not want to become his wife nor to become the Empress of this country that I am not entirely familiar with. I want to tell him the fact that I want to marry someone who I love, that I am not a fan of political marriages, and also marriage is no in my priority right now. I want to tell those things to him directly of course in a way that I will not lose my head!

Of course, staying alive after confronting him is my top priority! Like damn, I died at such a young age in my previous life and I am not going to accept it if I died at an early age again in this life without even fulfilling the things that I would like to do!

And yeah, I already have lots of things to think about, and here is this God who brought me here in this world, Fourteen going in circles - filling my head with too much information that I couldn't comprehend entirely at this minute. He is like playing hide and seek with me and it damn annoys me, like can't he just be direct to the point?

"I already told you. do some research you might find a clue because I do not want to spoon-feed you with details. It is for you to find out Dawn Scarlett - this is your life after all" he said and before I could even say a single thing he suddenly disappeared like a bubble and I just cannot help but heave a deep sigh as I look at the fox sitting on my lap.

"Just what are you exactly" I whispered and the fox tilted its head as if it is trying to comprehend what I just said.



*To be continued*